Alaska Trail Guides, based in Anchorage at the Chugach Mountains' foothills, offers exceptional mountain biking tours guided by passionate locals. As your travel concierges, we prioritize seamless planning for your dream Alaskan vacation. With a commitment to authenticity, respect, passion, and enjoyment, Alaska Trail Guides delivers unpretentious and delightful experiences, creating lasting memories.
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Coastal Cruise Bike Tour
The Anchorage Coastal Cruise Bike Tour is our most popular ride, and it’s easy to see why. Ocean views, mountainscapes, spectacular scenery, and even the possibility for moose and bear viewing in Anchorage — this is a bike tour you will never forget! It’s no surprise that our clients on Trip Advisor say that this is “the best thing to do in Anchorage!” This coastal bike trail in Anchorage is the perfect way to learn about Alaska. It’s also great for all biking abilities and ages. * Tour Highlights: The best chance to see moose in Anchorage! - Cover more ground than on foot and learn fun facts from your local guides - Gaze over Cook Inlet, Aleutian Mountains, and Denali - Stops at Kincaid Park, Point Woronzof, Earthquake Park, and Westchester Lagoon - We provide snacks, transportation, and high-quality bike gear - You have a choice of tour departures - A hassle-free vacation experience from start to finish! * Points of Interest Along the Way - Kincaid Park - Point Woronzof - Earthquake Park - Westchester Lagoon * Coastal Bike Trail in Anchorage Details: Our Anchorage Coastal Cruise Bike Tour allows you to experience the wild side of Alaska’s largest city on a leisurely 9.5-mile guided ride. The tour begins with a ride through the urban wilderness of Kincaid Park, Anchorage’s largest municipal park. You cycle through wooded hills and pass Cold War missile bunkers. This route also provides some of the best opportunities to see moose in Anchorage. But that’s not all! There are also plenty of opportunities for bald eagle and bear viewing. In addition to Kincaid Park, we also visit Earthquake Park. Here, we bike through some of the lasting devastation from the 1964 Earthquake. The ride then ends at Westchester Lagoon, a waterfowl sanctuary. This bike ride takes place on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, a paved path that winds through the forested hills nestled along the Cook Inlet. This coastal bike trail from Anchorage offers views of five different mountain ranges, so there are plenty of opportunities for incredible photos along the way. Your guide will fit you for a helmet before picking out a high-quality bike that is perfect for you. We ensure you’re comfortable for the duration of your time with us. During the ride itself, your guide will share the fascinating natural and human history of the area, helping to create a picture of life in Anchorage, both past and present. If you would like more information about this biking tour before booking, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. NOTE: This is not an electric bike tour. Please get in touch if you are interested in a Coastal Cruise Bike Tour on electric bikes. Consider one of our custom bike tours in Anchorage for the ultimate freedom and flexibility. Our team can tailor a unique, private experience to your group’s interests and abilities.
Chugach Mountain Bike Tour
Mountain Biking Tours in Chugach State Park Chugach State Park is a half-million-acre park encompassing a vast mountain range, lakes, glaciers, forest, ocean, and more! It towers over Anchorage to the east and is one of the most accessible and spectacular natural places in the country for recreation. One of the four largest state parks in the US, Chugach State Park has the perfect combination of being highly accessible, having awe-inspiring scenery, and having the best chance to see big wildlife in Anchorage. It truly provides the complete Alaskan experience within minutes of Anchorage amenities. Our Chugach Mountain Bike Tour in Anchorage shows you everything this incredible park offers on an unforgettable ride. Get ready for big views on fat tires! “The ride was beautiful. The bikes are so fun to ride. We spotted a moose eating right beside the trail! Great ride for families!” — Sightsee538109 on TripAdvisor. For even more biking opportunities during your stay in Alaska, browse our range of city biking tours in Anchorage. If you have any questions for our team, please feel free to get in touch. *Spend Time Like a Local on Our Mountain Biking Tours: On our Mountain Biking Tours of Chugach State Park, you can spend time like a local, with a local. In just 25 minutes, you’ll be at the entrance to Chugach State Park, 2,000 feet above Anchorage. Your guide will take you into the mountains, where you’ll have views of the city, the Alaska Range, Denali, Cook Inlet, and the Chugach Mountains. Along the way, your guide will share the natural and human history of Anchorage and the surrounding area, adding color and detail to the amazing landscapes you see. Spend up to 2.5 hours exploring the front range of the Chugach Mountains by bike, covering between 8 and 10 miles on a round trip. There are plenty of opportunities for photos on this non-technical, wide double-track trail packed with dirt and gravel, so don’t forget your camera! On this adventure, you get the full fat tire mountain bike experience. Your ride takes you into the mountains, along the valley floor, and on a steady climb toward a summit pass. Earn panoramic views on your way out and enjoy a fun and fast ride on the way back to the trailhead. This off-the-beaten-path tour also offers excellent opportunities to view moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, and other wildlife! *What is a Fat Tire Bike and why should I experience it? - A bike that has tires that are 3.8 inches or wider. - Great for every level of rider from the beginner mountain biker to more experienced. Designed to roll easily over small obstacles and float over gravel, dirt, and mud providing a more stable ride. - To ride one for the first time is to rediscover biking! Let your inner child out and explore to your heart's content on these bouncy, confident, traction-filled tires.
Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour
Tour Anchorage’s Greenbelt — Explore the City’s Highlights Anchorage boasts a citywide award-winning trail system — and you can tour it with us! Our greenbelts connect Anchorage's neighborhoods, Cook Inlet's coastlines, and the Chugach Mountain Range. Join us on a ride through stunning scenery, from the coast to the mountains, and back again. *Tour Highlights: - One of our local tour guides leads you through Anchorage's Greenbelts - High-quality equipment to cover more ground in optimal comfort - Points of interest include: Kincaid Park, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Earthquake Park, Chester Creek, Campbell Creek, Westchester Lagoon, University of Alaska Anchorage - The best chance to see wildlife within Anchorage: is moose, bears, bald eagles, migratory birds, and more! - Healthy snacks to help fuel your ride! *Tour Details: Anchorage has one of the finest urban trail systems in the United States, with hundreds of miles of paved and multi-use trails connecting our city. Our Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour connects the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Chester Creek Trail, and the Campbell Creek Trail to form a 30-mile bike loop. This almost complete urban greenway has the outline of a moose head when viewed on a map! Bike the routes where the Dena’ina people spent the spring and summer months, and camped along the creek fishing for salmon that they would then clean, smoke, and package for the winter. Along these greenbelts, keep looking for moose, black bears, bald eagles, salmon, and other wildlife! Experience why locals love Anchorage and feel how wild Alaska is even in the state’s largest city. Do you have questions for us about our Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information. If you’re looking for a biking experience with the ultimate freedom and flexibility, consider one of our custom bike tours in Anchorage. Our team can design a unique, private experience around your group’s interests and abilities.
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Singletrack Sampler Private Tour
* Premier Private Tours from Anchorage Mark Twain once said, “learn to ride a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.” We couldn’t agree more — and there’s no better place to become a better rider than here in Alaska! With 1,500 acres and around 40 miles of trails, there is something for everyone in Kincaid Park. From flowing singletrack that rides like a roller coaster to wide doubletrack to jumps and berms. Maximize your time and elevate your experience with one of our local mountain biking guides. They will show you the best trails and tailor your mountain biking experience to your skills and fitness level. And don’t forget the views and wildlife! Kincaid Park is wrapped by Cook Inlet and is home to moose, black bears, bald eagles, lynx, and more! Experience mountain biking without the crowds. Get in the zone with dialed-in equipment as you bank off berms and take jumps at your comfort level. On Anchorage’s western edge, Kincaid Park juts out into Cook Inlet. But don’t be fooled by this proximity to the city itself — Kincaid Park is huge! And best of all? Kincaid has mile after mile of premier singletrack bike runs designed for mountain bikers by mountain bikers. And it’s in this incredible environment that we provide our renowned private tours from Anchorage. * Why Ride With Us? 1. Your Schedule We work with your schedule to provide the tour when it's best for you. 2. Your Skill Set Our experienced guides will customize the tour to match your current riding experience and comfort level. 3. Your Style We tailor the instructional tour to you, giving you a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience just the way you want it.
Anchorage Fat Tire Tour
This is an excellent taste of what Anchorage is all about in the winter. Perfect for adventures, families, and those who want to get out and explore our winter wonderland. Fat tire biking will put a smile on your face and make you feel like a kid again! Experience the fat bike phenomenon where it was born. Fat tire biking has become one of the most popular ways for locals and visitors to get out and play in the snow. Anchorage boasts 150 miles of multi-use forested trails in the winter. This tour aims to show you the best of them. There are plenty of stops, stories, and photo opportunities along the way too, so don’t forget your camera! Does your group have varying fitness levels? Upgrade to an electric-assisted fat bike and go faster and farther with friends and family. This is also a great solution for the other half who doesn’t own padded biking shorts. The key to fat bike comfort is a warm head, feet, and hands. At Alaska Trail Guides, we provide pogies, hand warmers, and insulated overboots for these contact points, so you’ll be ready for miles of riding! Just come dressed in layers (non-cotton), like you are going out skiing. The length of the trip may vary based on conditions. If you think our mountain biking adventures in Alaska stop when winter sets in, you’re very much mistaken! The fun keeps rolling when the snow flies! The stars of the show in the snowy winter months are our fat tire bikes. Complete with studded tires, they are kitted out for an exciting and unforgettable experience. If you’re looking for more biking inspiration for a stay in Alaska in all seasons, browse our range of year-round city biking tours in Anchorage. * Skills Needed for Our Anchorage Fat Tire Biking Tours - Beginner: I know how to ride a bike, shift gears, and use hand breaks. I can control my speed and direction on the pavement, however, I am new to mountain biking and have never ridden dirt trails or ridden off-road once or twice a year. - Novice: I have some experience riding dirt trails or off-road terrain and have been mountain biking several times. I can control my bike speed and direction on smooth trails and moderately uneven terrain, but often walk my bike when things get rooty. I am able to anticipate the terrain and know when to shift gears some of the time. - Intermediate: I have been mountain biking for at least 2 years and ride regularly. I am able to control my speed and direction on moderately steep and technical singletrack trails which may include tight trees, mud, loose rocks, and sand. I can roll over small obstacles but I don’t take my wheels off the ground. I can anticipate the terrain and know when to shift gears. - Advanced: I am a strong rider who has been mountain biking for 5 or more years. I am comfortable climbing and descending steep, technical, and exposed terrain that includes rocks, tree roots, primitive trails, tight switchbacks, short drops, and jumps. *Fitness Needed for Our Fat Tire Bike Tours in Anchorage - Leisurely: My main source of exercise is walking or light workouts once or twice a week. I enjoy getting outside and walking or doing light activities. I prefer mostly flat or downhill terrain. Short, small hill climbs are doable, but less is ok with me. (Less than 200 feet of climbing) - Recreational: Weekend warrior or commute to work or do spin classes in the gym, I enjoy an active lifestyle, working out 2 to 3 times a week with an occasional physical challenge. I enjoy gentle rolling terrain and feel great after reaching the top of a hill climb. (Less than 500 feet of climbing) - Active: Fitness is central to my life. I ride my bike regularly weekly (spin classes count!) or I work out 4 to 5 times a week physically challenging myself with almost every workout. I enjoy hills and like getting some speed. (Less than 1,000 feet of climbing) - Avid: Fitness is my life and everything I do revolves around my workouts and nutrition. I ride my bike an average of 100 miles per week and enjoy a fast pace for an extended time. I love to train, improve, and maybe even race my friends. I enjoy all-terrain!
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